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What is 2019 ICC G5 Guideline for the Safe Use of ISO Containers?
What is International Code Council (ICC)?
Introduction
Current Regulatory Environment
National Level
State Level
Local Level
Industry Segments
Single-Unit vs. Multi-Unit
Temporary vs. Permanent
Temporary Single Unit
Permanent Single Unit
Temporary Multi-Unit
Permanent Multi-Unit
Current Code Requirements
Nonstructural Aspects of a Shipping Container Building Project
General Nonstructural Information
Use and Occupancy Classification
Type of Construction
Fire Protection System
Means of Egress
Interior Environment
Structural Aspects of a Shipping Container Building Project
General Structural
Structural Design
Special Inspections and Tests
Soils and Foundations
Steel
Referenced Standards
CSC Safety Approval Placard
Addressing the Interior of the Container and the Wood Floor
FAQ’s and Best Practices
Over 30 million ISO intermodal shipping containers are currently in service worldwide. Each one is manufactured in accordance with ISO specifications and maintained under the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Convention for Safe Containers.
Both new and previously used containers are increasingly being repurposed, fueling a global, multi-billion-dollar industry. Many of these containers are transformed into structures that fall under the International Residential Code (IRC) or the International Building Code (IBC). Their use as a building material varies greatly—ranging from full structural components to smaller architectural elements.
As the trend of converting shipping containers into buildings accelerates, many local and state regulatory bodies are working to catch up with appropriate codes and compliance measures. The ICC Guideline was developed to assist jurisdictions, as well as designers, builders, engineers, and property owners, in understanding how to properly design, evaluate, and approve shipping containers when used as part of a building structure.
